Berkeley is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Berkeley has a 2024 population of 7,969. Berkeley is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Berkeley is $54,737 with a poverty rate of 34.05%. The median age in Berkeley is 28.4 years: 23.8 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berkeley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,924 | 84.97% |
| Other race | 520 | 6.38% |
| White | 512 | 6.28% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,044 | 2.63 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 1,130 | 3.4 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Non Family | 1,117 | 1.24 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 403 | 3.24 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Male | 394 | 3.78 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 496 | 10.83% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 450 | 9.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 5.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,681 | 36.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 1,168 | 25.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,812 | 3,393 | 429 |
| White | 437 | 384 | 191 |
| Hispanic | 261 | 136 | 63 |
| Other Race | 203 | 86 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 47 | 7 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,100 | $60,208 | $32,006 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,410 | $0 | $49,615 |
| High School Graduate | $32,308 | $40,313 | $31,929 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,823 | $21,423 | $31,979 |
| Overall | $34,917 | $40,774 | $31,796 |
| Some College | $40,143 | $41,340 | $24,464 |
$34,917
Average Earnings
$40,774
Average Male
$31,796
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.45% of Berkeley residents speak only English, while 10.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,842 | 2,225 | 32.52% |
| Hispanic | 521 | 352 | 67.56% |
| Other | 420 | 327 | 77.86% |
| White | 428 | 68 | 15.89% |
| Multiple | 167 | 47 | 28.14% |
| Asian | 22 | 1 | 4.55% |
34.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.34%
Male Poverty Rate
35.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkeley is Other, with 77.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkeley is Asian, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.48% |
| Some College | 29.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.32% |
| High School | 15.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.59% |
| Female Employed | 21.93% |
| Male Employed | 8.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,268 | $57,548 |
| Households | $40,654 | $54,737 |
| Married Families | $38,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,884 | $38,672 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.2%
Male Marriage Rate
14.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
625
Number of Veterans
522
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 403 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 323 |
| 55 to 64 | 183 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 559 | 12.73% |
| White | 51 | 9.96% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 7 | 31.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.66%
Born in Berkeley
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
5.8%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
93.12% of Berkeley residents were born in the United States, with 70.66% having been born in Missouri. 5.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,659 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 7,721 | -62 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 7,783 | -62 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 7,845 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 7,907 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 7,969 | -62 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 8,031 | -37 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 8,068 | -87 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 8,155 | -62 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 8,217 | -639 | -7.22% |
| 2019 | 8,856 | -32 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 8,888 | -46 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 8,934 | -48 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 8,982 | -76 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 9,058 | -21 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 9,079 | -18 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,097 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 9,119 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 9,124 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 9,135 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,063 | -2,387 | -19.17% |
| 1990 | 12,450 | -3,472 | -21.81% |
| 1980 | 15,922 | -3,821 | -19.35% |
| 1970 | 19,743 | 1,067 | 5.71% |
| 1960 | 18,676 | 13,408 | 254.52% |
| 1950 | 5,268 | 2,691 | 104.42% |
| 1940 | 2,577 | -5,082 | -66.35% |